Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

The following advice can help an NGO move away from constantly seeking grant funding by building a constant inflow of funds from individuals: Plan you crowdfunding campaigns early – what will you raise funds for, how will the funds be spent, plan your media campaign including a compelling story and images/videos. 83% regularly vote.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Should you change your nonprofit’s Facebook profile image to show support of a hot political issue? Having a social media policy in place will help you answer these questions, and inform you or your social media manager on what to do in similar situations. Click here to follow us on Facebook. ASU Lodestar Center.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

If you're a seasoned digital marketer, you've probably noticed Facebook's organic reach has been declining steadily over the last four years. One of the main causes is the advancement of smartphones and their camera technology. Facebook has admitted to this trend, and it has also been supported by data.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

The moment you’ve all been waiting for, the official Cause Camp 2017 speaker lineup. Cause Camp is Nonprofit Hub’s annual conference, bringing the best and the brightest from both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, to inspire, educate and transform nonprofits of all shapes and sizes, from all over the world. Kivi Leroux Miller.

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NTEN

JANUARY 31, 2014

If you made a video in 2013 that had an impact in your community or around the world, we want to see it. Compelling cause-based video has the ability to advance social change and create real impact. Entries must have been produced between January 1, 2013, and February 15, 2014. Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Australia.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

No doubt you’ve taken a “ selfie ,” a self-portrait taken with your mobile phone camera and shared on Facebook or other social media channels. I wondered whether selfies can be used as part of your social content strategy to help support a social good cause? Flickr Photo - NYPL Photo Booth.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

In 2013 the number of nonprofits that hired part-time or full-time new media managers increased fourfold. Odds are that your new media manager is the first to know when stories and reports related to your cause are breaking and gaining momentum online. It’s rare that any web-based activity lasts longer than 30 minutes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

I could tell they were passionate, fired-up people who had great ideas for strategies and projects to help kids learn better,” said Best in a 2014 interview in Fast Company. Disruptor: Facebook. Not convinced that Facebook has been a disruptor? A key driver of donations was Facebook, where users uploaded 2.4 More than 1.5

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2021

Such was the sentiment in 2010 of tech CEOs such as Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, Google’s Eric Schmidt, and Sun Microsystem’s Scott McNealy. However, today, we have Zuckerberg discussing a privacy-focused future on Facebook. . Facebook, which is the dominant social networking platform globally with 2.4

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 15, 2014

Sean Horrigan is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub, and a marketing/PR consultant with a track record of helping clients grow and prosper through consistent media coverage, strategic social media campaigns, killer copy and better branding. _. Facebook Post | Posted on October 23 | 800 likes. and 38% in Canada). **. Recognition.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

It was the last keynote of the day and it was a long day, so I improvised a movement exercise that involved some Samba movements to keep them engaged (see my post over at the Chronicle ). Now, I can’t wait for my international projects in 2013! Teens As Free Agents. ” Philantroteens. Un Foundation.

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BoardAssist

JUNE 24, 2014

I’ll hear comments like, “Hey Anthony, why doesn’t Tech Impact have a Pinterest page?” “Wouldn’t it be great if Tech Impact had a Tumblr on bad nonprofit technology?” “Why aren’t we using Instagram for pictures of the nonprofits we’ve helped?”. Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, etc.) Which audience will help you raise the most money?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

charity: water , a nonprofit that brings clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations, is leading the way when it comes to redefining nonprofit marketing; they are exceptional at inbound marketing, focusing on creating powerful content to inspire people to join their cause. Tap Into the Power of Social Proof.

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Care2

APRIL 1, 2013

They are the ones who try risky stunts to advance great causes. The 2013 Care2 Impact Prize finalists are (drumroll please): James Rucker – co-founder of Color of Change. to cast your votes to help select the winner! Share your vote and comments with your friends on Facebook, Twitter, and email. .”

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Tech Soup

JUNE 15, 2012

Facebook now boasts over 901 million active users, making it, by population, the world’s third largest country. Vancouver, British Columbia – March 2013 TBA. This post is by guest blogger Ritu Sharma, who is the executive director of Social Media for Nonprofits. Silicon Valley, CA – July 26.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 10, 2014

I don’t have time to get out of the office… I have spent lots of time posting our request for funds on our Facebook page and I have created a new, cool Donate section of our website.”. Use this information to proactively help your donors reach out to others.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 10, 2013

He has helped raised over a billion dollars for his clients. hjc, Blackbaud, Edge Research, and Sea Change Strategies recently studied the giving habits and communication preferences of four generations of Canadian donors and published findings in a report called The Next Generation of Canadian Giving 2013.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Facebook expanded its Donate Now buttons to all charities; eBay has a new Sell for Charity mobile app. The Facebook Donate Now Button. In late August, Facebook introduced a new "Donate Now" call-to-action button for both link ads and Facebook for Business Pages. The eBay Sell for Charity Mobile App.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

There are ample opportunities for nonprofits to help inform, shape, and create stories for the media. According to the 2013 Foundation Center report , U.S. For more advice no this, also consider these newsjacking tips from Media Cause. #3 Shirkey also said, “Now is the time for experiments, lots and lots of experiments.”

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 23, 2013

The fact that you’re doing a 5K for a worthwhile cause by itself is not news. We’re having a 5K/bike ride/walk this weekend … it’s for a good cause” is not as newsworthy as “couple to marry while running in a 5K for breast cancer research, this is why…”. Photos that help tell your story. Dozer got his own Facebook page.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

In case you haven''t already grabbed a copy of Kivi Leroux Miller ''s new book, A Communications Map for Engaging Your Community, Becoming a Favorite Cause, and Raising More Money , it will guide you through designing and implementing a content marketing strategy that will bring in supporters. Register now! Check out their work at [link].

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Connection Cafe

JULY 17, 2015

We’ve have been coined as the “Facebook Generation” and the “Lazy Generation ”, but I’d like to challenge the stereotypes. 29% say that social media is an extremely important way to stay in touch and engage with causes they care about. In 2013, more than 219,000 people participated and raised nearly $23 million.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

To be able to advocate a cause, nonprofits need to engage with their supporters. The best thing supporters can do for you, is to tell their friends to support your cause! Our survey showed that 91% of our respondents use Facebook, 63% use Twitter, 45% use YouTube and 35% use LinkedIn, amongst other media. If not, you should!

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 13, 2014

While calls to action can vary, there are three things every call to action must have:  Relevance: Your call to action should be related to the activity that caused the person to discover you. The Online Marketing Benchmark Study released by Blackbaud in 2013 found that the median amount raised per email address on file is $13.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Luckily, there are plenty of opportunities to do so: you can nominate local unsung heroes or become a speed catcher for young leaders (read on to learn what that means), or find resources to help your organization have a successful fundraising season! Visit iamoregon.org to make a nomination or go to mmt.org to learn more about MMT's work.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

Today is the last day to vote for your favorite NTC 2013 sessions. For example, what happens when you tie your Facebook posts to your online fundraising appeals? Watch, listen, learn and laugh - or throw your cause's problems into the mix by tweeting with the hashtag #7heavenNTC with an uber-brief description of your problem or goal.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 19, 2016

According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics at The Urban Institute, 2013 saw $1.74 According to the Pew Research Center, 73% of online adults use Facebook. These networks will promote, share, and advocate for your cause leading to an increased donor pool for your organization.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 18, 2014

We do a lot of promotion on our Facebook page and send updates around the Teespring campaign through emails. This helped the families feel connected, they wanted the shirt with their child’s name on it - especially for families who have lost their child and want to keep their child’s memory alive.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 8, 2014

At the 2014 AFP International Conference on Fundraising in San Antonio, Lisa Chmiola and David Tinker helped us through some of the lesser known social media sites that can help your nonprofit with efficiency and productivity. Your mission is all about helping other people. You’ve got social media covered. And Twitter?

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 11, 2014

But with the technological innovation happening all around us, it’s important to consider whether your nonprofit is taking advantage of the solutions that can ultimately help power your mission forward. The 2014 Nonprofit Technology Conference (#14NTC) kicking off this Thursday is the premier event to help you answer that question.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 6, 2014

In 2013, Chuck Longfield was on a mission to shed light on the importance of donor retention in the nonprofit industry. Five years ago an organization asked me for help in overhauling their donor communications to: improve retention, increase revenue and grow their ranks. John Haydon , Author of Facebook Marketing for Dummies.

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Whole Whale

JULY 10, 2021

Taking place on November 30th, 2021, #GivingTuesday helps the nonprofit sector to build a herd mentality in the same way that online retailers built up Cyber Monday and non-chain stores created Small Business Saturday. While creating a Facebook event is smart, do it in addition to the above, not instead of. Check your reputation.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

As we prepare for our leap into 2014, let’s learn from 2013′s ups and downs – triumphs and flops – and make this next year one for the record books. Here’s Your 2013 Nonprofit Roundup: THIS – thanks to Marc Koenig of Nonprofit Hub: Nonprofits, 2014 is the Year of the Blog. Every dollar helps.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 4, 2014

Charlotte, A Young Teen, Helping To Save Horse Farm Through A Kick Starter Campaign. billion in 2013 and nonprofit fundraisers using crowdfunding platforms and techniques continues to explode (according to this infographic from Craig Newmark). Crowdfunding in general has raised more than 5.1

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Analyze your nonprofit organization using Facebook Insights data to understand your core audience and its wants and needs. Make sure to use Google’s Social Value graph to learn more about the correlation between your nonprofit’s Facebook and Twitter traffic with your sales and donations. Put a face to your cause.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 27, 2013

2013 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study. Key Finding: Online nonprofit fundraising is on the rise, with explosive growth in sustaining gifts and a larger audience of supporters reached through social media networks like Facebook! DIGITAL PERSUASION: How Social Media Motivates Action And Drives Support For Causes. RESEARCH STUDIES.

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Yet, never one to shy away from exploring promising possibilities, our President Derrick Feldmann began brainstorming ways a Tumblr-MCON partnership could promote an ongoing conversation about cause-related research – one that could generate, for years to come, topics for future MCONs and areas of focus for millennial impact studies.

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